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Ackerman

Mississippi · 1,510 residents · 2.248 sq mi
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Ackerman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,313. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $80,900. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,510
−11%since 2000
from 1,696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
672 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 754 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+6%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ackerman
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,313
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,287 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,906
+25%since 2000
from $13,486 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$352
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−30.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+12%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(1,064)
Black34.6%(586)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(25)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(1,018)
2010
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(864)
Black41.5%(627)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.5%(929)
Diversity Score
62
+3%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+5%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.4%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ackerman, Mississippi?

Ackerman, Mississippi has about 1,510 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ackerman, Mississippi?

The typical household in Ackerman, Mississippi earns about $26,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ackerman, Mississippi expensive?

In Ackerman, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $80,900, and the typical rent is about $352 a month.

How educated are people in Ackerman, Mississippi?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ackerman, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ackerman, Mississippi?

About 27.5% of people in Ackerman, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ackerman, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Ackerman, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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